Johannesburg Roads Agency promises to fix a stormwater drain on Bram Fischer Drive

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has committed to repairing the stormwater drain on Bram Fischer Drive, which poses a safety and health threat, within five working days.

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Johannesburg Water dug up a portion of the pavement on Bram Fisher to repair an underground burst pipe, however, after completing the work, they did not fill in the excavation. This was 10 months ago and the gaping hole has been causing frustration for businesses and residents.

Theresa Sebastian, who works at a business on Bram Fischer Drive said the excavation is ‘a danger to public and transport commuters as it is next to a busy road’.
She added the hole was filled with water and trash and staff of the businesses couldn’t access the parking area.

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The spokesperson for Johannesburg Water, Nombuso Shabalala said, “On May 15, Johannesburg Water’s Randburg depot sent a communication via email to JRA requesting them to repair the stormwater drain before the reinstatement can be done. Once the stormwater drain is repaired, the excavation can be closed.”

The JRA head of department for regional operations Khaya Gqibitole said the roads agency was working with Joburg Water to repair a number of road infrastructure-related repairs in the area.

“This specific stormwater drain reinstatement forms part of the list and will be repaired within five working days.”

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